Old Truck

This is my card for our Father's Day challenge

at Classy Cards 'n Such

using the inspiration photo below.

Don't forget, you can use my code

DIANE-10 anytime to save 10%.

Hi All, Diane with you today

with my card for this weeks challenge which is Father's Day.

I started my card by embossing Crafts Too Leafy Tree.

I wanted a deep impression, so I embossed on a water color paper.

I cut the old truck from Impression Obsession Classic Truck.

The body of the truck, I wanted a nice sheen,

so I used So Silk Glamour Green card stock.

The rails on the back and the tires were cut using

papers int he collection from Classy Fall Card stock bundle.

This bundle is a great way to try these amazing papers,

as you get different colors in the package!

For the hubcaps I used silver sequins.

Here is a side view to give you an idea of the detail this die offers.

I just love this die and it's beautiful detail!

I added an Impression Obsession kitty to the back

and a few Impression Obsession Small Bird Set.

Entering the following challenges:
The Friday Mashup .... It's All About Dad
Connie Can Crop  (M).... That's How I Roll
Crafty Boots .... Father's Day/Man IN Your Life
Crafty Cardmakers .... For A Man or Boy
Dream Valley .... Father's Day
Get Creative Challenges ....For The Boy's/Father's Day

I encourage you to join in the challenge with us and

visit our blog daily for tons of inspiration!!

An InLinkz Link-up

You're So Tweet

Happy Monday!!

Today is a new challenge at the

Dies R Us challenge blog

and our theme this time is 

"Flags and/or Banners".

I obviously chose "banners"!

I had a lot of fun with this challenge

starting with a background using

Darice Embossing Folder Quilt Blocks.

This has become one of my all time favorite embossing folders.

I next decided to get a little bit creative and for my banners I chose

Cheery Lynn Designs Tags 4.

This is a cute set of "tag" dies that have 5 sizes in the set.

I used the two largest for my card.

I decided on the cute little Birde from
Elizabeth Craft Designs Birdie.

I have had this little bird for awhile and was thrilled to

pull him out and use him.

I debated over if I should "perch" him on something

other then the ribbon, but I decided I like him

just like he is!

Isn't he cute?  So plump  and a perfect size!

All the papers you see on the bird/banner
are "snippets" from my stash I am
trying so very hard to use up..right...LOL!

I added a ribbon/bow from Really Reasonable Ribbon

and I was done!

Want to join in our challenge with us?

You could be the winner of the prize,

all you have to do is enter a newly created project,

follow the theme, use die cuts, and enter!

Don't forget to pop on over to the 

Dies R Us Store and see what's new!

We also have a wonderful Dies R Us inspiration blog

showcasing lots of the dies carried in store,

plus the designs are always fabulous and inspiring!!

Thanks for visiting!!

Entering the following challenges:
Craft-Dee Bowz .... ATG with A Bow
PaperTake Weekly .... Oh So Pretty
A Gem of A Challenge .... Something Blue
Pixie's Snippets Playground...

"Sweet Summer" At The Shabby Tea Room

Hi All!!

Before I get to today's card I wanted to mention that

"The Shabby Tea Room" has a Design Team Call out

for  a few new girls.

Interested??

Go HERE and read all about it.

I have to say I am very proud to part of this "shabbylicous " Design Team!

Our theme is "Sweet Summer" using  the inspiration photo.

Doesn't it look yummy?

It has been so hot here, that one of those cool,

 refreshing drinks would be good right about now!

Our sponsor is "My Artistic Adventures".

I love working with Heather's digitals, they are so fun!!

I made a 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 card, and following the photo,

I added burlap card stock that I sewed on.

Next came a real paper doily.

I received this doily in a package of birthday goodies from my

friend Ros at Mickey's Mom blog.

It was absolutely perfect for my card...thanks Ros!!

The yellow tag is from My Artisitic Adventures,

Golden Yellow Shabby Chic Tags

Isn't it pretty??

You get 6 tags, all different on a page,

she has them in pink, too, as you will see the other DT girls using!

I used a Papertrey Ink Mason Jar die cut from Vellum.

The paper straw you see in the jar is from Paper Sweeties Bubblegum Straws.

The tropical drink and it's little embellishments are from Impression Obsession.

The sentiment is an oldie from SU.

Now head on over to The Shabby Tea Room

and see what the other "shabby girls" have to inspire you

to join in the challenge with us!!

Entering the following challenges:
Mod Squad .... I am Tagging You
Melonheadz Friends .... Bright Colors
Always Playing With Paper .... Inspiration
I went with the drinks/colors

June Roses

This is my post at Classy Cards 'n Such today.

Don't forget if you see something you just have to have,

you can use my code DIANE-10 anytime to save 10%.

Also I would love to have you join in our weekly challenges.

I have a pretty card to share that is made with

the most gorgeous papers from Graphic 45 Time To Flourish

for the background.

This paper is so beautiful, you won't need to embellish

much, as it makes a statement all on it's own!

All I added were a few Roses made with Spellbinders Bitty Blossoms

and colored with Susan's Gardens PanPastels Flower Coloring Kit.

The leaves are light and airy, created with Prima Leaves

and just tucked in among the Roses.

The little tag you see is also from the Time To Flourish Paper.

I wanted to mention this paper pad is a month by month set

and the month I used is June!  I love this paper so much,

that I purchased 2 pads, one to use and one to hoard!

I finished off with a ribbon/bow from my stash!

Thank you for visiting with me today!

Entering the following challenges:
Craft-Dee Bowz ...ATG with a bow
Brown Sugar .... In The Garden
Scrap & Craft .... Tag It
The Crafters Cafe .... ATG
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper
As You Like It .... Favorite Flower and  Why....Roses are a favorite,
nothing like the delicate look and smell
and the bit of "romance" they project!

A Little Bit "Distressed"

Hi All,

This week at Fussy and Fancy our new challenge is "Distressed" and hosted by Sheryl!

 Our sponsor is Aurora Wings.

I had an entirely different project planned...but

ended up going with a more "softer" look then I had intended.

I used my Zutter DIA for the polka dot paper 

which happens to be a Crafty Secrets digital paper
from the Retro Kitchen digital kit....

I love it!

I made this card entirely from bits and pieces from my stash!!

I even grabbed my very neglected "crimper" and crimped a card stock panel.

The little bird panel you see is also from 

Crafty Secrets Digital Birds & Blossoms!

Now head on over to the Fussy and Fancy blog and see what gorgeous

creations my "teamies" have to inspire you.

I hope you will join in with us...see you there!!

Entering the following challenges:
Make My Monday .... Shabby Chic
4 Crafty Chicks .... Polka Dots
Crafty Creations .... Embossing
Inspiration Destination ... ATG

Duck Pond

This is my blog post at the

Dies R Us Blog today!!

Happy Thursday, I hope you are all having a great week so far!!

Today is my day to share my project using  dies from the

Dies R Us online store!

I have to admit, this card is not my usual, as I seem to struggle

with "manly" cards.

But, being it is close to Father's Day, and also being I have "needs"

for "manly" cards time to time,

I thought I would "bite the bullet" and get a little bit creative!

I started by using my very neglected Gelatos and created my

own water color background.

A perfect background for the Die-Namics Duck Pond to "float" on! 

I just love this die, it was cut from a recycled packaging material

that the TH Distress stencils arrive on!

I think it gives the ducks a bit of variation of color!

I kept the card simple to mail, by just adding Memory Box Bamboo leaves.

The exact one I used is not in stock anymore, but you can use

Memory Box Tall Bamboo just as easy or try the "Search'

by typing in the word "bamboo" and see all the choices!!

Stop back Monday-Friday for daily NEW inspiration projects from the Design Team.

Want to join in with us?

Then you will want to check out our weekly challenges.

Just by entering, you could be the lucky winner of a gift certificate to the

Dies R Us online store.

Thank you for visiting with me today...

I will see you next Thursday!!

Diane 

Entering the following challenges:
Creative Moments .... Man In Your Life
Papertake Weekly .... Something For The Boys
Ladybug Crafts  (m)....Dies

Perfect Picnic!

It's already time for a new challenge at "The Sisterhood of Crafters"

and my "sistah" Terri is our hostess this time around and

she has chosen the theme of  "Goin' Buggy"!

I have to admit 

as soon as I read the title my first thought was "Amish buggies".....

I guess that is what happens when you live in "Amish" country..lol!

However, I had a ball making my card for this challenge.

One thing about being on "The Sisterhood" design team

you can create anything you want, with whatever you want,

as long as you stick to the theme!

This gives me a great opportunity to use some of those "older"

things in my stash...I love that!!

Years ago, I had purchased a Longaberger basket stamp from Ebay.

The stamp is dated 2002....

so I decided to make it a picnic basket....

funny thing is, I had just bought a picnic basket die a few weeks ago....

forgot I even had it, until after I had this one stamped and fussy cut out....

oh well, I really think this one is cute, too!

I used a Papertrey gingham stamp and die I have had forever

for my picnic cloth!

Next came the ants.

Do you remember the QuicKutz hand held "squeeze" cutter??

Well, funny story is how I got mine.....

One year the hubby got the bright idea that we shouldn't buy

each other Christmas gifts until AFTER Christmas and we would go shopping 

together to get what we really wanted.

Good idea...NOT!!

Now I know Christmas isn't about the gift giving...but hey I was brought  up

with the idea of giving gifts (and receiving) since I was born

(we won't mention how long that is)....

and to not have a gift on Christmas morning...oh my...I pouted for days!!

But, the point of my story is, we went to the scrapbook store and I purchased

my QuicKutz die cutter and these little ants were one of my first dies for it!

Why?  Heck I don't know, maybe they didn't have a lot to choose from...LOL.

Well, anywho...we never will do that stupid "bright idea" of his again....

husbands can learn some things!!!!

I used another older die for my tree and my newer stitched hills dies,

along with snippets of papers from my scrap bins.

I think this card turned out kind of cute...

one of those cards that just makes me "happy"!!

Now head on over to "The Sisterhood" and see what my "sistahs"

have created to inspire you!

Looking forward to seeing your "buggy" cards (not Amish)!!!

Entering the following challenges:
Word Art Wednesday .... ATG/Family Friendly
Pixie's Snippets Playground ... ATG
Crafty Catz .... Stitching
Crafter's Cafe ....ATG
Die Cut Diva's .... June Bug